Envy Magazine; "Using traditional family recipes and a knack for being in the right place at the right time, the charitably conscious duo developed a series of fine-packaged Brazilian foods and sauces." link pdf September, 2009

Insite Magazine; "Though they occasionally take a catering gig, they've been focused on creating a line of fine packaged Brazilian foods, which includes 3 bottled malagueta sauces and 3 flavors of frozen pao de queijo (a traditional, gluten-free cheese bread that's positively addictive!)" link pdf August, 2009

The Austin Chronicle; "Those talented Brazilian boys from Rio's have found a home for their fabulous foods at The Vintage Lounge." link pdf June, 2009

Austin-American Statesman; "Brazilian products by local couple finding more outlets." link pdf January, 2009

L Style, G Style Magazine; "So good you'll want to eat the sauce with sauce on it." link pdf January, 2009

The Austin Chronicle; "An exotic taste of Brazil...a slight spiciness adds a delicious kick." - Listed #1 in "Top 10 Local Products in My Kitchen" link pdf January, 2009

Edible Austin Notable Mention; "Rio's Brazilian has a new home! Find their Salgadinhos (savory pastries) and Malagueta sauces now at their Vintage Lounge location on Trinity between 5th and 6th Streets link March, 2009

Austin Food Journal; "My favorite food was Rio's Brazilian's Kibe (beef, tabuli and mint meatballs). Fantastic. Perfect pairing with their spicy original sauce." link May, 2009

The Austin Chronicle; "Rio's popular Brazilian salgadinhos, soups and salads have found a permanent home at this retro-hip Downtown lounge." May, 2009

Texas Monthly blog, Eat My Words; "It's an incredibly fun taste experience, sweet, spicy, and full of flavors." link pdf May, 2009

The Austin Chronicle, "[Ben and Elias] use family recipes and traditional ingredients to bring an authentic slice of Brazilian culinary culture to our city." link pdf July, 2009

Austin-American Statesman, "What's in Your Fridge?" link pdf August, 2008